{"product_id":"barbaresco-giuseppe-contratto-1976","title":"Barbaresco Contratto 1976","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 1976 Barbaresco is a classic red wine crafted entirely from the Nebbiolo grape, originating from the prestigious Piedmont region in northwestern Italy. Piedmont, which translates to \"at the foot of the mountain,\" is surrounded by the Alps and is globally recognized for its profound focus on terroir. The wine comes from the Barbaresco area, located in the Langhe hills east of Alba, encompassing the villages of Barbaresco, Neive, Treiso, and San Rocco Seno d’Elvio. The steep hills of Langhe are often blanketed in thick autumn morning fog, which protects the grapes during their ripening process. The 1976 vintage was characterized as a warm year with ripe fruit, earning a score of 85 points.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNebbiolo is an Italian top-tier grape renowned for producing wines with great structure, predominantly cultivated in the Barolo and Barbaresco zones. This specific wine holds the Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC) classification, ensuring it was produced according to strict regional standards. As noted on the label, it was bottled directly in the production zone. The region itself is a gastronomic center, famous for Alba white truffles, hazelnuts, and rich, simmered dishes that traditionally accompany the local red wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wine is produced by Contratto, a historic estate founded in 1867 by Giuseppe Contratto in Canelli. While Contratto is celebrated as Italy's oldest producer of bottle-fermented sparkling wines—having launched the country's first vintage sparkling wine in 1919—the house also crafts still Piedmont wines. Historically, Contratto served as the official supplier to both the Vatican and the Italian Royal House of Savoy. The estate is famous for its underground 'Wine Cathedral,' a complex of cellars carved into tuff rock that was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2014. After a period of ownership by the Bocchino family, the estate was acquired in 2011 by Giorgio Rivetti, continuing its legacy in Italian wine history. The bottle bears the traditional seal motto \"Ex Vite Vita.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Contratto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57403717288262,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/3478\/1950\/files\/generated-1263_ea55d96f-d412-4dc2-a69d-5688b4b0139c.jpg?v=1789730000","url":"https:\/\/bottleswithhistory.dk\/en\/products\/barbaresco-giuseppe-contratto-1976","provider":"Bottles With History","version":"1.0","type":"link"}